Diagnosing the NFL”s quarterback circuitcomes down to this: you either have a franchise icon or you”re grasping for one.

Colin Kaepernick wants to again become afranchise-leading QB. But the 49ers have yet to find asweetheart deal in return for him, whether it”s withtheDenver Broncos, Cleveland Browns,New York Jets or whoever else has anunstable situation (below: analysis on all 32 teams” plights).

Bids for Kaepernick apparently havebeen modest. TheNFL Network reportedthatthe Browns are offering a third-round draft pick, and that the Broncos consider Kaepernick worthy of a fourth-round selection; Denver doesn”t own a fourth-round pick in next month”s draft.

Kaepernick isn”t the only quarterbackseekinga new landing spot.

There”s also Ryan Fitzpatrick, who”s looking to cash in off his career-best year with the New York Jets. There”s also Washington outcast Robert Griffin III, who just visited the Jets. And there”s a draft class that includes Cal”s Jared Goff, Stanford”s Kevin Hogan and, as some project as thetop prospect,North Dakota State”s Carson Wentz.

Here is a team-by-teamsynopsis of their quarterback plight and level of need, with starter denoted by an asterisk:

49ers: *Blaine Gabbert,Colin Kaepernick,Thad Lewis,Dylan Thompson.

Analysis: Gabberthas key support (see: front office; offensive line) to remain the starter, andhe may have to fend off a high draft pick (perhaps the No. 7th overall). Chip Kelly says he”d like to work with Kaepernick,who may have liked that a year ago before getting benched atmidseason and becoming further disenchantedwith the franchise. Need: High

Bears: *Jay Cutler,David Fales,Matt Blanchard.

Analysis:Cutler is 67-67 as a starter, but he showed new life and leadership upon John Fox”s arrival last season to insure his return this season. Will Cutler regress without offensive coordinator Adam Gase, now the Dolphins coach, and put the Bears back on the QB hunt next year? Need: Medium

Bengals: *Andy Dalton,A.J. McCarron,Keith Wenning.

Analysis: Drafted one spot ahead of Kaepernick in 2011, Dalton had lastseason”s promising run cut short by a broken thumb, so he”s still searching for his first playoff win but seemingly locked in as the starter for a couple more years. McCarronis an attractive backup. Need: Low

Bills: *Tyrod Taylor,E.J. Manuel.

Analysis:Taylor won the starting job and an eventual Pro Bowl trip for the run-oriented Bills. He might not be a long-term answer but is there ever one in any aspect in Buffalo?Need:Medium

Broncos:*Mark Sanchez,Trevor Siemian.

Analysis:Kaepernick thrived when the 49ers had a dominant defense, and the reigning champion Broncos offer that. Sanchez”s experienceis a fallback option.John Elway isn”t going to ignore the importance of having a potentially great quarterback.Need:High

Browns: *Josh McCown,Austin Davis,Connor Shaw.

Analysis:Hue Jackson came to theBrowns to groom a quarterback and productive offense. McCown, 36, can help with the transition, if needed. Whether it”s Kaepernick — or Goff or Wentz at the No. 2 overall draft slot — the Browns will start their 25th different quarterback since 1999.Need:High

Buccaneers:*Jameis Winston,Mike Glennon,Ryan Griffin.

Analysis:Winston got snubbed for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he lived up to his billing as the No. 1 overall draft pick, and it got Dirk Koetter a promotion from offensive coordinator to succeed Lovie Smith.Need:Low

Cardinals: *Carson Palmer,Drew Stanton,Matt Barkley.

Analysis:Palmer, 36, is coming off the best season of his career (35 touchdown), but the Cardinalscould explore investing in his heir apparent.Need:Medium

Chargers: *Philip Rivers,Kellen Clemens,Brad Sorensen.

Analysis: The competitive and productiveRivers, 34, is entering his 13th season with the franchise. Do the Chargers draft asuccessor for him to groom before a potential move to Los Angeles?Need:Medium

Chiefs: *Alex Smith,Aaron Murray,Tyler Bray.

Analysis:Smith is three seasons removed from the 49ers, and he”s entrenched as Andy Reid”s starter. Former backup Chase Daniel is now the Eagles property, so perhaps they spend a draft pick on a quarterback in the first two days. Need:Low

Colts: *Andrew Luck,Scott Tolzien,Stephen Morris.

Analysis:Luck has recovered from a lacerated kidney and is poised to land a massive contract extension. Tolzien, a former 49ers backup, has arrived in case Luck has another health scare.Need:Low

Cowboys: *Tony Romo,Kellen Moore,Jameill Showers.

Analysis:Romo”s collarbone is a major concern, and the Cowboys really should be scouring for a capable understudy, someone such as Kaepernick. (Dallas plays at Levi”s Stadium this fall).Need:High

Dolphins: *Ryan Tannehill,Logan Thomas,Zac Dysert.

Analysis:Tannehill has started every game since arriving asa2012 first-round draft pick, and new coach Adam Gase will be counted on toelevate his quarterback”s game. If Tannehill struggles in this honeymoon year under Gase, the Dolphins will be in the QB market next year.Need:Medium

Eagles: *Sam Bradford,Chase Daniel,McLeod Bethel-Thompson.

Analysis: ChipKelly and many of his hand-picked players left, but Bradford returned, and Daniel arrived along with former 49ers backup Bethel-Thompson. If Bradford flops, Daniel will get a shot.Need:Low

Falcons: *Matt Ryan,Matt Schaub,Sean Renfree,Matt Simms.

Analysis:New coach Dan Quinn got off to a 5-0 start and all seemed right in Atlanta, but then came a six-game skid and questions about Ryan”s coexistence with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Ryan, 30, isn”t near the end of the road.Need:Medium

Jaguars: *Blake Bortles,Chad Henne.

Analysis:Drafted third overall in 2014, Bortles is a sack magnet (106 in two seasons) but did throw 35 touchdown passes last year as an encouraging sign that he won”t be a bust.Need:Low

Jets: *Geno Smith,Bryce Petty.

Analysis: JourneymanRyan Fitzpatrick flourished last year once Smith got his jaw broken by a then-teammate”s punch. Yieldingthree interceptions in the season finale doesn”t boost Fitzgerald”s case for a big payday, keeping that job open, whether it”s for Smith, Kaepernick or a draft pick.Need:High

Giants: *Eli Manning,Ryan Nassib,G.J. Kinne.

Analysis:Tom Coughlin”s exit puts more pressure on Manning, who is four years younger than his recently retired brother Peyton. Could the coaching change lead the Giants to look into an eventual quarterback switch, after aflurry of defensive additions last week in free agency? Need:Medium

Lions: *Matthew Stafford,Dan Orlovsky.

Analysis:Stafford is seven years into his Lions tenure, and withonlytwo years remaining on a high-priced contract, don”t expect much more of him in Detroit.Need:Medium

Analysis:Brady, 38, looks capable of playing another decade, assuming he doesn”t tire of battling NFL execs and defenses. The succession plan came in the form of Garoppolo, a 2014 second-round pick.Need:Low

Raiders: *Derek Carr,Matt McGloin,Garrett Gilbert.

Analysis:Carr has won 10 of his past 22 starts and now will have a stronger supporting cast to lead the Raiders, finally, back into contention.Need:Low

Rams: *Case Keenum,Nick Foles,Sean Mannion.

Analysis:Los Angeles has a NFL quarterback to rally behind, and his name is … Case Keenum? That”s who the Rams are endorsing, after Foles flopped last season. Need: High